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Singapore Airlines named world's most admired carrier

9 Mar 2010

Singapore Airlines has been named the world's most admired air carrier by Fortune magazine.

The operator topped the airline category of the prestigious publication's list of this year's most admired companies, followed by Continental Airlines and Delta.

Southwest Airlines and the Lufthansa group occupied fourth and fifth positions respectively, while Cathay Pacific, British Airways and Qantas also featured in the top ten.

Continental celebrated the fact that it had now been named the most admired US airline for nine consecutive years.

Jeff Smisek, the carrier's chairman and chief executive officer, said: 'Continental's working-together culture helps us deliver our industry-leading service and outstanding product.

'I'm proud and honoured to see my co-workers' hard work recognised.'

Fortune named Apple the most admired company of all this year, with Google in second place.

People planning to visit Singapore can travel to the destination on Singapore Airlines' Airbus A380 from Heathrow airport in London.

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